Full Schedule

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

N310 - Saturday Yoga

Earn 0 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

FLS316WC - Digital Integration in Contemporary Restorative Practice: Technologies and Clinical Implementation

Location: W475A

Speaker: – Advanced Prosthodontics

610-Prosthodontics

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

FLS320WC - Dental Implants Basics and Maintenance

Location: W475B

Speaker: – Practice At Your Best, LLC

690-Impants/Auxiliary Basics & Maintenance

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

LS318 - In Plain Sight: Confronting the Human Trafficking Crisis in the Healthcare Setting

Location: W470A

Speaker: – Collin College

166-Human Trafficking

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

LS319 - The Power of Presence: Transform Your Team, Transform Your Practice

Location: W471A

Speaker: – KELLY DUGGAN Image Consulting, LLC

550-Practice Management/Image

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

H300 - Implants in Action: A Hands-On Workshop for the Dental Hygienist

Location: W175A

Speaker: – Katrina RDH LLC

Co-Presenter: – Paradise Dental Technologies

490-Periodontics/Hygiene/Implants

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

L311 - Un-break My Heart! : What You Don't Know What You Don't Know About Your Patients' Cardiovascular Disease

Location: W187C

Speaker: – Pharmacology Declassified

010-Basic Science/Pharmacotherapeutics/Health Wellness Nutrition

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

L312 - Healers versus Stealers: How to Outsmart a Thief in Your Practice

Location: W181A

Speaker: – Prosperident Inc.

550-Practice Management/Embezzlement

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

H301 - Evidence Based Endodontics: Instrumentation, Irrigation, and Obturation Hands-On Workshop for the General Practitioner (Fri L248 Attendance Required)

Location: W176A

Speaker: – Capital Endodontics

070-Endodontics

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

L313 - 3D Printing in Dentistry - From Basics to Breakthroughs, for Generalists and Specialists

Location: W184D

Speaker: – Atlanta Dental Spa

250-Restorative/Digital

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

L314 - Sleep Apnea: Time to Wake Up! Introduction to Screening Patients in Your Practice - Part 1

Location: W185D

Speaker: – Post Falls Family Cosmetic and Family Dental/ Sleep Better Northwest

160-Sleep Medicine

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

L315 - Nobody Told Me That! Management Issues We Should Talk About

Location: W183C

Speaker: – Odyssey Management, Inc.

550-Practice Management/Insurance

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

LS332 - HIPAA & Cybersecurity for Dental Professionals: How to Avoid a Million Dollar Mistake

Location: W470B

Speaker: – Modern Practice Solutions, LLC

550-Practice Management/Cybersercurity/HIPPA

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

H303 - Alter the Tooth Life Cycle: Posterior Indirect Restorations Hands-On Workshop

Location: W181B

Speaker: – Private Practice

250-Restorative/Minimally Invasive

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L321 - Shaping a Safe Future: Optimizing Care with Patient Education and Team Training

Location: W185BC

Speaker: – Illinois Association of Defense Trial Attorneys

Co-Presenter: – HelperBroom LLC

Co-Presenter: – TDIC

550-Practice Management/Risk Management

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L322 - CBCT Use for the General Dentist: How Does It Fit in My Practice?

Location: W185A

Speaker: – Aurora Borealis Dentistry

730-CBCT

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L323 - The Three-Day-a-Week Practice: Constructing an Ownership Path to Fit Your Goals

Location: W187AB

Speaker: – Cain Watters and Associates

550-Practice Management/Financial

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L324 - From Clicks to Comfort: A Guide to TMD Relief in Private Practice

Location: W184A

Speaker: – FIXT Dental

250-Restorative/Esthetics Anterior

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L325 - Actions and Algorithms for Medical Emergencies 2026: Multiple Actions to Prevent a Medical Crisis in Your Office

Location: W190B

Speaker: – Advanced Practice Seminars, LLC

142-Medical Emergencies

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L326 - From Prevention to Restoration: Innovations in Pediatric Dentistry Techniques, Materials, and Interdisciplinary Care

Location: W183B

Speaker: – UIC College of Dentistry

430-Pediatric Dentistry

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

H302R2 - Mastering Scaling & Ergonomic Excellence: Perfect Your Skills - Protect Your Career!

Location: W175B

Speaker: – West Coast University Anaheim, CA

490-Periodontics/Hygiene/Instrumentation

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L327 - From Exhausted to Empowered: The Professional's Guide to Thriving

Location: W193AB

Speaker: – Dynamic Speaker Institute

150-Health and Wellness

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L328 - Guided Biofilm Therapy: What's All the Hype About?

Location: W190A

Speaker: – University Of British Columbia

490-Periodontics/Hygiene

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

H306 - Hands-On Oral Surgery Workshop for the General Practitioner (Repeat)

Location: W176B

Speaker: – American Dental Association

310-Oral Surgery

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

FL329 - What Is the Role of the Dental Professional in Screening for Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer?

Location: W179AB

Speaker: – The University of Chicago

730-Oral Medicine, Diagnosis,Pathology/ Oral Cancer

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L330 - TMJ - How Does It Apply to Every Day Dentistry?

Location: W186ABC

Speaker: – Raman Center for TMJ & Sleep

730-TMD

Earn 3 ADA CERP

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

L331 - Treating the Apprehensive Patient

Location: W184BC

Speaker: – Stony Brook University

340-Anesthesia & Pain Management/ Anxiety

Earn 3 ADA CERP

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

H308R4 - BLS CPR AED Training and Certification Course

Location: W191*

Speaker: – CPR Training for LIFE!

142-CPR

Earn 3 ADA CERP

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

H309 - Easy Pedo for the GP: Hands-On Workshop - Pediatric Dentistry Essentials for General Practitioners

Location: W175C

Speaker: – Dr Carla Cohn

430-Pediatric Dentistry

Earn 3 ADA CERP

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

L333 - Don’t Be a One-Trick Pony: Restorative Selections for Successful Outcomes

Location: W192AB

Speaker: – Dental Economics Magazine

250-Restorative

Earn 3 ADA CERP

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

H307 - Beyond the Toothache: Mastering the Diagnosis and Referral of Non-Odontogenic Orofacial Pain Workshop

Location: W181C

Speaker: – Midwestern University

730-Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, Pathology

Earn 3 ADA CERP

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

H305R4 - X-Out Your X-ray Errors: A Hands-On Workshop

Location: W176C

Speaker: – Malcolm X College- City Colleges of Chicago

Co-Presenter: – Malcolm X College Dental Hygiene Program

730-Radiology

Earn 3 ADA CERP

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FL334 - Principles of Predictable Endodontics: An Introduction for the General Dentist

Location: W180*

Speaker: – NuEndo

070-Endodontics

Earn 3 ADA CERP

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

SLT337 - Sponsor Content Theater

Location: East Sponsor Theater

Earn 0 ADA CERP

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

SLT336 - Unlock Maximum Value: Proven Strategies for Selling Your Dental Practice with Confidence

Location: West Sponsor Theater

Speaker:

Earn 0 ADA CERP

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

FLS338WC - Dentistry Unscripted: Creating Opportunity and Impact Beyond the Operatory Through Mobile Outreach

Location: W475B

Speaker: – Smiles Across Montana

750-Special Needs/Mobile Dental

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

FLS339WC - Get Clearly Visible with Instagram

Location: W475A

Speaker: – Clear Coaching

550-Practice Management/Auxiliary

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

FLS340 - The Upgraded Dentist: How to Create and Live an Authentic Life

Location: W470A

Speaker: – Expansion Project

550-Practice Management/Business

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

LS341 - Bias Happens: Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Dentistry

Location: W471A

Speaker: – LBH Consulting, LLC

558-Diversity & Inclusion

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

FLS373WC - Back to the Bite: Essential and Practical Occlusion for Everyday Dentistry

Location: W471B

Speaker: – University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry

180-Occlusion

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

LS342 - Collective Cash Flow: A Team Strategy for Financial Success

Location: W470B

Speaker: – Rae Dental Management, LLC DBA Novonee

550-Practice Management/Financial

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

N344 - Smile and Shine Hygienist Luncheon

Earn 0 ADA CERP

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

SLT345 - Sponsor Content Theater

Location: East Sponsor Theater

Earn 0 ADA CERP

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

SLT346 - Sponsor Content Theater

Location: West Sponsor Theater

Earn 0 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

FLS372WC - AI Advantage in Dentistry: From Hype to Reality

Location: W471B

Speaker: – Intelligent Care Alliance

550-Artificial Intelligence

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

LS351 - First Impressions That Last: The Psychology of Trust at Every Dental Touchpoint

Location: W471A

Speaker: – KELLY DUGGAN Image Consulting, LLC

550-Practice Management/Image

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

FLS352WC - Unlocking Smiles: Compassionate Care for Dental Patients with Special Healthcare Needs

Location: W475B

Speaker: – Lisa Curbow, RDH, LLC

750-Special Needs

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

LS353 - HIPAA & Cybersecurity for Dental Professionals: How to Avoid a Million Dollar Mistake

Location: W470B

Speaker: – Modern Practice Solutions, LLC

550-Practice Management/Cybersercurity/HIPPA

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

FLS354 - Origins of Dental Fear: Providing Trauma Informed Care

Location: W470A

Speaker: – Collin College

153-Dental Anxiety

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

FLS355WC - An Introduction to Orofacial Pain and TMD for the GP Dentist: The 12th ADA-Recognized Dental Specialty

Location: W475A

Speaker: – ABOP

730-Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology/ Systemic Disease

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

L347 - Beyond the Basics: The Next Steps in Treating Sleep Apnea in Your General Dental Practice, Part 2

Location: W185D

Speaker: – Post Falls Family Cosmetic and Family Dental/ Sleep Better Northwest

160-Sleep Medicine

Earn 3 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

L348 - Healers Versus Stealers: How to Outsmart a Thief in Your Practice (Repeat)

Location: W181A

Speaker: – Prosperident Inc.

550-Practice Management/Embezzlement

Earn 3 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

L349 - Dental Photography Made Simple

Location: W184D

Speaker: – Atlanta Dental Spa

138-Photography/Restorative

Earn 3 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

L350 - Revenue Cycle Documentation with a Focus on AI Tools

Location: W183C

Speaker: – Odyssey Management, Inc.

550-Practice Management/Insurance

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L356 - Creating a Successful Dental Partnership: Lessons Learned from 35 Years of Practice Transitions

Location: W187AB

Speaker: – Cain Watters and Associates

550-Practice Management/Financial

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L357 - An Acidic Awakening: Dental Erosion’s Implications for Overall Health

Location: W184A

Speaker: – FIXT Dental

250-Restorative/Erosion

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L358 - Part II: Actions and Algorithms for Medical Emergencies 2026: Updated Medications and New Routes of Administration for Drugs Used When Treating a Medical Emergency

Location: W190B

Speaker: – Advanced Practice Seminars, LLC

142-Medical Emergencies

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L359 - Adapting Dental Practice to Modern Trends and Challenges facing Pediatric Dentistry

Location: W183B

Speaker: – UIC College of Dentistry

430-Pediatric Dentistry

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L360 - Dental Implants for Beginners: Pearls of Wisdom on How to Succeed!

Location: W185A

Speaker: – Aurora Borealis Dentistry

690-Implants

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FL361 - Differential Diagnosis of Head and Neck Soft Tissue Lesions: Everything You Forgot About Since School!

Location: W179AB

Speaker: – The University of Chicago

730-Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, Pathology

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L362 - MATE: Controlled Substances- Review of Pain Management, Signs of Addiction, and Treatment and Opioid Prescribing Protocols

Location: W184BC

Speaker: – Stony Brook University

340-Anesthesia & Pain Management/ MATE

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L363 - Oral Self-Care Products: What’s in Your Drawer?

Location: W190A

Speaker: – University Of British Columbia

490-Periodontics/Hygiene

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L364 - Can Neuromuscular Dental Treatment Resolve Even Chronic Whole-Body Symptoms with Medical Diagnoses? ( Morning Attendance L330 Required)

Location: W186ABC

Speaker: – Raman Center for TMJ & Sleep

730-TMD

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

H308R5 - BLS CPR AED Training and Certification Course

Location: W191*

Speaker: – CPR Training for LIFE!

142-CPR

Earn 3 ADA CERP

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

L365 - A Modern, Biologic Approach to Preventive Dentistry

Location: W192AB

Speaker: – Dental Economics Magazine

490-Periodontics/Hygiene

Earn 3 ADA CERP

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

FLS367WC - Nightmare Root Canals: Top Seven Mistakes That Cause Treatment Failure

Location: W475A

Speaker: – American Dental Masters

070-Endodontics

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LS368 - REAL Leadership for Thriving Teams

Location: W471A

Speaker: – LBH Consulting, LLC

550-Practice Management/Leadership

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

FLS369 - 14 Ways to Stand Out from the Dentist Down the Street (Without Competing on Price)

Location: W470A

Speaker: – Expansion Project

550-Practice Management/Social Media

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LS370 - Lock the Back Door: The Keys to Enhanced Patient Retention

Location: W470B

Speaker: – Rae Dental Management, LLC DBA Novonee

550-Practice Management

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

N372 - President's Dinner Dance

Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago Crystal Ballroom

Earn 0 ADA CERP

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

TR317 - Battling and Beating the Demons of Dental Assisting

Location: W178AB

Speaker: – DrBicuspid.com

149-Auxiliary

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

TR317 - Maximizing Dental Practice Efficiency: Harnessing AI, Advanced Systems, and Cutting-Edge Equipment

Location: W178AB

Speaker: – Mary Govoni & Associates

149-Auxiliary

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

TR317 - Unstoppable: The 90 Minutes That Will Redefine Your Dental Assistant Career

Location: W178AB

Speaker: – IGNITEDDS

149-Auxiliary

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

TR317 - Lunch Break, Provided

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

TR317 - Beneath the Surface: What’s Lurking, What’s Working, and How to Stay Safe

Location: W178AB

Speaker: – Dental Ed, Inc

149-Auxiliary

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

TR317 - Tools of the Trade: Smart Supply Management for Dental Assistants

Location: W178AB

Speaker: – Dental Assistant Connection

149-Auxiliary

Earn 1.5 ADA CERP